Head of Brewing Operations

Head of Brewing Operations  
Outerbelt Brewing Company

Outerbelt Brewing, located just off Route 33 and South East of Columbus, is one of the newest and fastest growing craft breweries in Central Ohio. Outerbelt is about making beer that moves you. Focusing on both traditional and experimental styles alike, we want to move people towards better beer and a stronger community experience by sharing our beer with the Midwest. Built from a diverse background and a variety of skill sets, Outerbelt offers an opportunity to find your place in a fast-paced and challenging beverage industry. Help us build something truly unique in the Ohio Craft Beer scene.

Job brief 
The Head of brewing operations is an executive level position. This person will act as the department head of all brewing operations for all brands brewed at Outerbelt Brewing Co. This person will identify and implement a successful brewing operation strategy in collaboration with peer department heads and the ownership group.

Areas of Control

• Brewing Operations
• Design, implementation, and articulation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Facility mechanicals and equipment
• Supply and vendor agreements

Responsibilities

• Daily Brewing Operations
  • Daily, weekly, monthly task management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Fulfillment of product from planning to customer deliver
• Quality Control
  • Establish and maintain quality control measures
  • Customer response quality control
  • Maintain brand integrity
  • Stay up to date on all legal restrictions regarding brewery production in each market and ensure that all initiatives are executed within those limitations
• Department Team Management
  • Establishment and adherence to KPIs
  • Team motivation, management, and appraisal
• Organizational Collaboration
  • Work effectively across departments

Requirements

• Proven work experience in a leadership brewery position
• 4+ Years brewing experience
• Relative trade skills
• Brewery software experience, Ekos experience is preferred
• Extensive beverage and beer knowledge, with ability to stay organized in fast-paced environments
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree or comparable a plus
• Schedule flexibility